So, if the tac 14 and mossberg shockwave transfer as a pistol in MD does that mean that I can put a pistol grip stock on it and not use the handle grip?

WildWeasel

March 19th, 2020 06:09 AM

You can't put a pistol grip stock on any pistol unless its SBRed.

GolfR

March 19th, 2020 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by WildWeasel
(Post 5822067)

You can't put a pistol grip stock on any pistol unless its SBRed.

I believe you are referring to a vertical forgrip which is not allowed in a pistol. It would possibly reclassify it as an AOW. Technically the tac14 is not a pistol by ATF rules though. It is transferred under the same regulated firearm rules in MD which is confusing.

To my knowledge you can add a pistol grip if you like and can also add a brace legally. There are companies that sell assemblies with both. Adding the grip and brace changes the overall length which may reclassify the firearm as a pistol under ATF rules.

Clear a mud right? IANAL.

SillySauce

March 19th, 2020 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by GolfR
(Post 5822081)

I believe you are referring to a vertical forgrip which is not allowed in a pistol. It would possibly reclassify it as an AOW. Technically the tac14 is not a pistol by ATF rules though. It is transferred under the same regulated firearm rules in MD which is confusing.

To my knowledge you can add a pistol grip if you like and can also add a brace legally. There are companies that sell assemblies with both. Adding the grip and brace changes the overall length which may reclassify the firearm as a pistol under ATF rules.

Clear a mud right? IANAL.

I meant like a hogue pistol grip. Does transfer as a pistol needing an HQL or does it transfer just as a regulated firearm like an ar15 receiver?

3paul10

March 19th, 2020 08:24 AM

You can put a pistol brace... SBA for example

hogarth

March 19th, 2020 08:41 AM

Just a pistol grip would be a no-no as it would reduce the overall length. It would make it a AOW and require a tax stamp. Pistol grip with arm brace would be okay as it would increase the overall length, and some are sold already in this configuration.

sxs

March 25th, 2020 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by hogarth
(Post 5822234)

Just a pistol grip would be a no-no as it would reduce the overall length. It would make it a AOW and require a tax stamp. Pistol grip with arm brace would be okay as it would increase the overall length, and some are sold already in this configuration.

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Boats

March 25th, 2020 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by hogarth
(Post 5822234)

Just a pistol grip would be a no-no as it would reduce the overall length. It would make it a AOW and require a tax stamp. Pistol grip with arm brace would be okay as it would increase the overall length, and some are sold already in this configuration.

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Alphabrew

March 30th, 2020 01:00 PM

Per Federal law, the OAL has to be >26” and it can’t have a stock. Since a pistol grip is shorter than a raptor grip, you’d need a longer barrel on the front end, or a pistol grip with a brace attachment on the back end.